FarmhouseCastelfiorentino (Italy)

Price :

$43,711,300

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Surface34,082 m²land1,200 ha

A historic dream castle with a private chapel, numerous towers, and period decorations bearing the signature of Brunelleschi, dominating one of the Tuscan hills, surrounded by over 1,200 hectares of land and serving as the capital for an estate that produces excellent wines and olive oil; the property is also presented by a series of farms used for production or as guest accommodations and houses.

Situation
Situated between Florence and Siena, it boasts a splendid panoramic position over the Tuscan hills, close to some of the most beautiful and appreciated places in Tuscany, such as Pisa, Volterra, and San Gimignano. The hotel is located in a reserved area but is still easily accessible, just 30 km from Florence, 50 km from Siena, and well connected to the most beautiful and picturesque regions of Tuscany. The nearest airport is in Florence, reachable in half an hour.

Historical context
One of the most beautiful historical residences in Tuscany, built in 1424 by the noble Florentine family Pucci. The house has hosted Laurent the Magnificent, Pope Clement, King of Italy Vittorio Emanuele III, and still conserves the details of the past with the greatest care.

Description of the castle
The castle, developed around an inner courtyard and covering an area of approximately 2,930 m², includes 3 levels and is in excellent condition. On the ground floor, there are several reception rooms with terraces and all necessary facilities, currently used as charming reception rooms and administrative offices, while the first floor is primarily used as a bedroom area with large double rooms in antique style, each with its own facilities. The basement houses a spectacular natural tuff cellar for wine aging with natural temperatures. There is also a beautiful chapel that is still consecrated and used for weddings. The turrets and passageways located around the perimeter of the castle, which can be imagined adorned with torches and protected by guardians, exert a true fascination and offer a unique and unforgettable view of the Tuscan hills and the castle courtyard.

Not far from the castle is an 18th-century villa, with an area of approximately 1,150 square meters over three floors plus a central turret, where the service rooms are located on the half basement. On the first floor and the mezzanine, there are a series of rooms with the classic distribution of villas from that era. The villa is part of the farm, which includes another six buildings, totaling approximately 3,500 m².

To complete the property, there is also an agritourism complex comprising 10 currently operational apartments, a farm that currently produces its own brand of quality wine and oil, and a series of buildings, most presented as farms, around 53, dispersed throughout the estate, totaling approximately 30,000 m².

Condition and finishes
The castle has been finely and carefully restored and displays all the typical elements of Tuscan country buildings, such as terracotta floors, wooden beams, and stone fireplaces, in addition to the powerful medieval walls still in perfect condition. It is currently used as a venue for high-level events and festivities. The villa and farm are in good condition. The other buildings need complete restoration.

Outdoor spaces
The castle, which forms the main body of the property around which everything else is organized, is surrounded by a centuries-old park with an Italian garden that retains its classic style, where a tennis court, a swimming pool, and an agricultural center can be found. In total, 1,200 hectares of land, including 7 hectares of IGT vineyards, 14 hectares of olive groves (3,500 trees), 19 hectares of vineyards producing the famous Chianti DOCG, and the remaining hectares are divided between arable land and forests.

Possibilities of use
A property that opens a wide range of options for the buyer - a private historic residence in the castle with further use of the farms to rent or resell, development of accommodation activities throughout the region along with the creation of golf courses and many other activities for tourists, a structure for high-level events.

This description has been automatically translated from French.